SOCIETY — May 10, 2026
New School Building Inaugurated in Laghman
A UNICEF-funded school building costing $342,000 was inaugurated in the Badiulabad area of Laghman province.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
A new school building has been inaugurated in the Badiulabad area near Mehtar Lam city in Laghman province. The project, funded by UNICEF, was completed over a period of one year at a total cost of 342,000 US dollars.
The facility consists of two floors featuring 12 classrooms, one administrative room, and a perimeter wall.
Governor Qari Bakhtiar Muaz and Director of Education Mawlawi Shah Jahan Sarhadi attended the inauguration. Local officials and residents stated that the construction of the building is part of the Islamic Emirate's efforts to improve educational infrastructure in the region.
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